Abstract

Noel C.Komba, Malongo R.S. Mlozi and Zebedayo S.K.Mvena

This study assessed the influence of changed central-local government relations on enhancing equitable delivery of
agricultural extension information services to farmers. A cross-sectional research design was used to collect data
from 390 respondents using semi-structured questionnaire and interview checklist. Quantitative data were analyzed
through Wilcoxon signed ranked test while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. Despite
envisaged objectives of delivering equitable agricultural extension information services to farmers, the
implementation of the reform has encountered a number of challenges related to both policy design, and actual
implementations. A policy review to take into account diversities in the ground is a matter of necessity for equitable
delivery of agricultural extension information to farmers in the study area.